Susano-O Battles the Orochi Dragon Susano-O Battles the Orochi Dragon
Scenes from a Sato-Kagura Performance
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Ashi-nadzu-te-nadzu (left) and his daughter, Princess Kushinada, watch as the Orochi Dragon drinks. Princess Kushinada is in danger of her life. The Orochi Dragon becomes intoxicated. Susano-O issues a challenge to combat. The Orochi Dragon is ready to fight. Susano-O draws his sword. Fighting scene between Susano-O and the Orochi Dragon Fierce combat continues. Susano-O vanquishes the Orochi Dragon.

Source

Malm, William P.; Brown , Sidney D.; and Enrico, Eugene. Shinto Festival Music [Videorecording]. Norman, Okla. : University of Oklahoma, Center for Music Televison, c1993.